Devices and Aides that Makes Life Easier when You Have Arthritis

If you have arthritis, you know that doing the little things in life can be complicated at times. If you have arthritis in your hands, it can be hard to open jars, zip zippers, etc. The little things you did without thinking are now huge obstacles in your life. Luckily, there are devices and aides out there that can help us make life easier and help keep us self active. Here are some examples of a few of these devices, known as assistive devices.

Grips

Did you know that you can buy grips for many items that you used daily? These grips are rubber slip on grips that come in many different sizes and can easily slipped onto such things as: pens, toothbrushes, or even a knife. They will help the user be able to grip the item easier and help to keep the pressure off the joints.

You can even buy round circular grips that can be used to help open jars.

Doorknob Adapters

Do you have trouble turning your doorknob to open your doors? This may be the solution for you. This is adapter will turn your doorknob into a lever that you just push up or down to open and close. They fit over standard round doorknobs.

Lamp Adapters

These are really a blessing for many. They can turn a switch lamp into a touch lamp, as long as the lamp has some metal in it. Installation is easy, too. All you have to do is screw the adapter into the light socket of the lamp. To turn the lamp on or off, you touch the metal part of the lamp.

Furniture Leg Extenders

Are your kitchen chairs or your tables to low for you to use now? Simply buy some leg extender and make them taller.

Reach Extenders

Do you have trouble getting things off those high shelves? Then you may love the new reach extenders, especially the ones with the magnetic tip.

Medicine Bottles

Ask your druggist to place your medication in easy to open containers. There is no use in you having to hurt your fingers to take your needed medication.

Tub and Shower Rails

These can help you stand more confidently while you are taking your shower. They can also give you something to grip as you are trying to stand up after your bath. Also, be sure that you have a non-slip bath mat placed in your tub and that it actually is slip proof.

Yes, arthritis does make life challenging. Yet, that doesn't mean that we can't come up with imaginative ways to make our life easier and it doesn't mean we can't take advantage of any and all assistive devices that can help us.